This is all about helping you get into the flow of a plant-based lifestyle, in a VERY approachable, fun, easy-going way. It’s an introduction to a lifestyle change. It’s not just a diet.

Nil (Eat for the Planet & One Green Planet), Matt (Alpine Organics), TK (Veggie Grill) and I have all come together to create the 28 day program, packed with incredible content, including a daily video from yours truly. I feel very aligned with all of it, knowing that it will help so many people & animals and I’m so excited to be their spokesperson.

Where a seed is planted, a beautiful forest grows! That’s the mindset for Mostly Plants.

Each video covers a topic about the plant-based lifestyle in an easily digestible way.

We cover everything that you need to know about being plant-based, all the way from kitchen essentials and family gatherings, to shopping tips, travelling ideas, reading nutrition panels, and health benefits….plus so much more.

Here’s a little instagram story I’ve made for you with all that you need to know:

How does it work???

Once you sign up, you’ll immediately be a part of the supportive community with full access to the recipes, the 1 on 1 coaching, the active conversations, and the awesome content!Each day we will bring you:

the daily video lesson

helpful tips about the day’s topic

infographics to explain the video lesson

an active, supportive, completely non-judgmental community to chat with (with all of the others going through the program as well as the coaches)

1 on 1 coaching with support from the Mostly Plants Team (including myself) where you can ask about ANYTHING you’re having issues with

For the week of December 31st until January 6th, we’ll be launching the program for $5!

The good catch: when you finish the program and have great results, send in a before and after testimonial + photo … and we will give you your $5 back!
There’s nothing to lose, except maybe an inch or two and some junk food cravings:)

If you:

-need support and motivation and a guide for healthy eating
-want to jumpstart your healthy new year
-start on your plant-based journey
-need guidance to become more plant based

Roslyn has created a beautiful blog over at ‘But First, Plants’ with delish recipes (like her Thai Curry, seen below). Her love for the outdoors and the plant-based lifestyle helps her curate words and photos in an inspiring and gorgeous way. If you follow her on instagram ( @butfirstplants ) you will see how authentic, real and relatable she is. She’s got lots to share, and that’s why I felt the need to share her with you!

Roslyn grew up in Vancouver, and adopted a plant-based lifestyle in her fourth year of university while taking Communications in Calgary. After an exchange to England, she moved back to Vancouver worked in tech, real estate development, and marketing, while developing her side hustle on the side—her blog and plant-based Instagram account. She finally realized that her passion for health and nutrition extended much further than her own kitchen, so she decided to become a holistic nutritionist at CSNN where she is now! On the side she works as the marketing manager for Piquant marketing, working with small food businesses that are making waves in Vancouver.

Let’s get to know Ros, and her tips to transition to a plant-based lifestyle…

Hooked on Plants: When did you make the transition to a vegan lifestyle? Did it take you a while, or did you quit animal products cold tofu?

But, First Plants: It started in third year university—actually, it probably started back when I was a kid. I was that oddball child who preferred salad over french fries and refused to eat ham because I knew it was made of “pig”.

But back to third year university…I was living in England and my boyfriend at the time was starting to talk more and more about nutrition, the origins of food, and animal agriculture on a day to day basis. I remember being so blown away by the research he was doing on his own. I couldn’t even wrap my mind around the fact that I had been living in the dark for nearly 20 years. It made me feel both guilty and angry.

We watched Cowspiracy and that pretty much did it for me. We started tossing back and forth the idea of cutting out animal products all together, and I knew that as soon as I returned home to Canada, I would start my transition to a vegan diet. In September 2015, I cut out all animal products from my life and never looked back.

HOP: What was your ‘Why’ for going vegan? Your health, the animals or the environment?

BFP: It started with the planet, then it transitioned to the animals and the health benefits. Basically, I hit all three pillars within a one year time frame, and my reason for continuing to live a vegan lifestyle is a combination of all three like most people.

I knew that if I wanted to have children of my own one day, there was no way I could lead a lifestyle that would absolutely put their chances of having a decent quality of life in jeopardy. I also knew that I would never be able to disconnect my association of a living breathing animal and the plastic wrapped meat at the grocery store again.

I didn’t want to live in ignorance anymore and I didn’t want to use my taste buds or cravings as an excuse to buy into an industry that is destroying both the planet and our health. By nature, I’m a compassionate person who tends to think critically about everything I do. I decided that if I wanted to continue to thrive on this planet, enjoy nature, and let all other living beings do the same, there was only one kind of lifestyle I could proudly lead.

HOP: You are all about inclusivity, without judgment in the way you help people to eat more plants. Can you give 3 tips for someone trying to eat plants over animals?

BFP:

Start small and work your way up: Quitting animals products cold tofu rarely works for most people (I was definitely an exception). Don’t put the pressure on yourself to be “this” or “that” within a certain time frame and you might just surprise yourself when you look back at how far you’ve come. Try not to be so hard on yourself and just start by choosing more plants over meat and dairy at the grocery store; that in itself is an achievement!

Seek support: It doesn’t even need to be a nutritionist! Find someone who has made the same transition and pick their brain. It’s easy to fail when you don’t have anyone behind you. But with helpful insights and a little motivation from others, you’ll be able to make many more changes.

Make food fun again! Try new recipes and experiment. The only way you’re going to learn how to cook more plant-based is by trying new things and messing up (I know I sure did!). Mistakes are inevitable, but your transition will be much easier for it.

HOP: You’re a total adventure babe! You ski, hike, run, and explore the backcountry… What is it about nature that turns your cranks?

BFP: The freedom, the silence, and the ability to experience the world in a way that is so unlike the noise we live amongst in the city.

I love living in Vancouver, but sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming. I find myself gravitating toward the mountains so I can finally hear myself think again and feel at ease. I’m not a competitive person, so I’m not in it for personal bests or the bragging rights—I show up for the pure love of the mountains and the way they make me feel. And of course, feeling strong and able to move my body in all those ways doesn’t hurt either!

HOP: What can we look forward to from But, First Plants?

BFP: More adventure, more nutrition insights, and hopefully, consulting of my own! Once I graduate from CSNN, my goal is to transition into a career as a consulting registered holistic nutritionist both in the lower mainland and online. I foresee myself focusing on helping women and men fuel ther adventures in a way that works best for your body. I want to help others feel their best doing the activities and the sports they love by empowering them to make better food and lifestyle choices in the increasingly stressful and busy age we live in.

What does this mean in concrete terms? Well, I want to start taking clients as of September 2019 while continuing to work alongside my fabulous team at Piquant marketing to help small food business in Vancouver be seen and heard in the marketplace. Of course, there’s going to be a lot more hiking, travelling, and ski touring in the mix too!

HOP: Can you share with us your fave Fall recipe at the moment?

BFP: My favourite fall recipe right now is a lentil and sweet potato shepherd’s pie from Canadian Living! I was flipping through their magazine the other day and was so excited to find a vegan recipe—I had to try it! It absolutely did not disappoint and I have a feeling it’s going to be on repeat for the next few months. And a favourite on my blog is my Coconut Thai Curry Soup with The Crispiest Baked Chickpeas on top!

Recipe found below… or check it out on But, First Plants for even more beautiful photos and direction:)

Today we have Sisley Killam from The Pure Life. She is a fellow Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and is all about ‘empowering women through delicious plant-based foods and healthy, mindful living.’ Her and I met at Dana’s (The Minimalist Baker) book signing in Vancouver, and hit it off right away. She’s carries with her a great energy, she’s an inspiration to me as a blogger, and a cutie in the kitchen making positive changes in the holistic wellness world. It’s all about getting hooked on plants, and Sisley is making that easy for people with her beautiful blog and delicious recipes.

I started my Instagram account when I was transitioning into healthier eating. It was a way for me to keep track of the fun recipes I was creating and to connect with like-minded teens who were going through the same things as me. I launched the blog in late 2015 to share more extensive posts and my love for food and knowledge of nutrition!

When and why did you start eating a plant-based diet?

When I was 17, I began struggling with severe digestive issues. After months of tests, surgery and pills I was pretty fed up. I began analyzing my diet, which foods made me feel good and which didn’t. I slowly (and I mean very slowly) cut out gluten, dairy and refined sugar. I was forced to become experimental in the kitchen due to a lack of alternatives in the grocery store. I found inspiration from The Whole Pantry App and the Deliciously Ella blog and simply fell in love with healthy cooking. I was very experimental with different diets, raw vegan, low fat, high fat, high carbohydrate, etc. etc. but finally found a diet that works for me, which is plant-based! I am forever changing and evolving and love that about the health & food industry.

What are your top 3 blogging tips?

1) Be authentic, be yourself.

2) Engage with your online and offline community. Talk to your readers and connect, this is why I love blogging!

3) Just do it. Blogging takes time and patience, but it is such a rewarding job.

Top 3 photography tips?

1) Use natural lighting! I love shooting my food outside in the shade on a sunny day. Such a beautiful combination.

2) Learn how to use your camera. I use a super basic camera that I have recently learned how to properly use. Once you learn how to use your camera’s functions, you will be snapping professional looking photos in no time. But I have noticed the new iPhone 7 is also incredible!

3) For food, styling is really important to me. Use fresh ingredients like herbs and greens as a prop, or old rusted pans as a backdrop.

Tell us one thing people may not know about you?

I am half German and I speak it! I was born in Germany and have tons of family all over Europe, which is why you’ll see me over there a few times a year. Travelling is in my blood. Plus, the food *drools*.

Top 3 tips for eating more plants?

1) Drink a green smoothie every day

2) Chop up veggies and keep them in glass Tupperware with about an inch of cold water – this keeps them crisp and fresh in the fridge and easy to grab!

3) Get creative. Try a new vegetable every time you go grocery shopping. This week for me is bok choy – yum!

What are you working on right now that we can look forward to?

Setting up my 1 on 1 Nutritional Consulting and working on packages and programs for everybody! I am so excited about this as it has been something my readers have been requesting for years. When I first started blogging, I used to write up meal plans and personalized recipes for my friends all the time. Now I get to do this for a living – it’s incredible!

I also just became an ambassador for SPUD, which I couldn’t be more excited about. So stay tuned for lots of fun things with that!

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Hi, I'm Julia! I like to simplify plant-based eating and make yummy recipes. I'm a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, certified plant-based chef, Olympian, and I make cereal (Jules Fuel). Enjoy!
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